2019 Jeep Cherokee Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 83about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,674 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 83 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, 5% of the 1,674 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have reported problems with the transmission and revving up while driving today. But I got in my Jeep went down there road to a stop sign. Then preceded to drive and the Jeep just roared and did not accelerate, I'm in the middle of the road then here comes traffic closer. The transmission is a problem. There is no fixing, every Jeep ship I go to, they don't fine nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #11328068, filed 2020-06, 35,000 miles“Accelerating is jerky and many times does not shift correctly as speed increases (into next gear on left hand side ). Also, as vehicle goes down small hills it seems like it doesn't understand how to handle the decease in acceleration. Also, when shifting from reverse to drive, it takes at least 30 seconds to correctly respond. I brought vehicle into shop, they stated it was the vehicle getting to know how I drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11289219, filed 2019-12, 100 miles“My car hesitiates when putting it in to drive from backing up or just taking off. It hesitates going from low to high speed taking a long time intermittently. This is a very serious safety issue. I could be side swiped or ran in to.”
NHTSA complaint #11299440, filed 2020-01, 9,000 miles“When I accelerate my vehicle after a stop or getting on the highway, it stalls and or stutters. This is a major safety concern. I have almost been hit because my vehicle would not accelerate when I had my foot on the gas.”
NHTSA complaint #11297595, filed 2020-01, 20,000 miles“Brand new Jeep Cherokee latitude plus 4x4 v6 9 speed,3,100 miles. The Cherokee has a grinding noise going over speed bumps in the back of the car. Sounds like gears aren't meshing properly. I have to turn off the traction control every time I go over a speed bump to correct the issue. Rpms get super high before the Jeep decides to change gears and kick up. The other issue is the car lurches forward when I brake coming to a stop. Not always but enough to make me weary in parking lots. Mostly drive in the city.”
NHTSA complaint #11166014, filed 2019-01, 3,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10229791Dec 3, 2022Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with thelatest available software. Customers may…
- 10228033Apr 9, 2022Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 8 | 2% |
| 2019 | 83 | 5% |
| 2018 | 20 | 3% |
| 2017 | 60 | 4% |
| 2016 | 76 | 5% |
| 2015 | 120 | 7% |
| 2014 | 185 | 7% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 3% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1996 | 13 | 3% |
| 1995 | 72 | 12% |
| 1994 | 38 | 7% |
| 1993 | 36 | 9% |
| 1992 | 19 | 17% |
| 1991 | 12 | 5% |
| 1990 | 54 | 20% |
| 1989 | 45 | 24% |
| 1988 | 25 | 26% |
| 1987 | 19 | 33% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
833 complaintsEngine
459 complaintsElectrical system
341 complaintsOther or unknown
262 complaintsSteering
120 complaintsBrakes
110 complaintsFuel system
43 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsForward collision avoidance
32 complaintsElectronic stability control
27 complaintsWheels
24 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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